9 chapters into Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine. Someone tell me it gets better. I’m about to put it down.
9 chapters into Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine. Someone tell me it gets better. I’m about to put it down.
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Keep at it
I’m sticking to it
For me it didn’t get better, but lots of people liked it, so it’s up to you.
Yep. So many people love it. I’m hoping it gets better.
I got annoyed with it kept trying ended up putting it in bin lolx
I didn’t like it at all. It was overhyped.
I have the audiobook. I think it made the story so much better. The reader did a wonderful job
Keep reading! I love it so far..
I loved it, but I did listen to it on audiobook
If you don’t like it after chapter 9, you’re not going to like it. I think it’s one of those books where you’re either in or out.
We’ll see. I’m going to give it another few chapters and see
I loved it! It does get better but chapter 9 is pretty far in. If you still don’t like it, I probably wouldn’t waste any more time on it.
That’s what I was thinking. I’m going to give it another couple chapters
What don’t you like about it ?
I’m just finding it boring. I’m sticking to it though.
@Renee it’s dry humor. Lol.
@Teresa sort of like woman in the window. I found it boring mostly but I stuck with it. I liked the ending so I’m hoping for that in this book. A lot are saying it gets better so I’ll finish it. Most loved woman in the window too. So idk what is wrong with me ??♀️
I didn’t like her at first, but you’re not supposed to. She obviously had a bad upbringing and the book is good about showing her realising she needs to change, but the difficulties that entails.
I guess, if you keep at it it’s going to be completely fine.
I liked Eleanor from the beginning. She’s different and it’s what kept me going.
Keep at it. You will be sorry if you give it up. I enjoyed very much. Read it when I was in Lanzarote in May
Thanks. I’m going to keep at it.
Keep going!
I found it hard going at the beginning but so glad I finished it, one of my favourite books this year x
Thanks. I’m hoping this is the case for me. Chapter 10 was actually better so I’ll stick with it.
I could only take it in small doses, but I was curious enough about what had happened to her and her mom to keep going. I’m glad I stuck with it, but honestly it was mostly because I’d paid full price for the book. ?
Lol. Well I got it from the library so I can’t use that excuse but i do want to finish
I had the same problem but stuck with it after hearing good things from friends. I did wind up liking it. I just finished it a few days ago.
I’m hoping that is the case with me.
I’m on chapter 6 and I’m liking it. If I cannot get into a book by chapter 3 maybe 4 I’m out even if I paid full price , I have to many books to read and not enough time.???
Exactly but I want to like it so I’m going to stick it out.
Keep reading x
I loved this book. It is a real character observation piece. More about the person themselves and their journey than an actual story. I find people fascinating so loved being in her head.
I loved the book. I too struggled with it wt the beginning. Keep reading!!
It’s great
it gets better i promise i was like you¬¬¬¬
Up to chapter 20 and enjoying it so far. Very interesting and intriguing character with some laugh out loud moments as well as some sad parts.
Aw i loved it
Stick with it it’s a slow burn
I’m listening to it on audio and had to struggle though the first part. Stopped listening to it twice and went on to something else. Now I’m about a 1/3 in and I want to know what happens. It does get better.
Ok I will keep with it. I should’ve mentioned I am listening to it. I have a two hour commute everyday.
Keep reading
I felt the same then it took off and hooked me !!!! Brilliant book ?
I am one of the seemingly very few who really did not care for it at all.
If you haven’t connected with Eleanor by chapter 9 I wouldn’t bother.
Got about a third through it and didn’t like it so gave up
I felt same as you I’m afraid and gave up x
I loved it xx
I gave up too
I loved this book but from page 1. If you’re not enjoying it by now, you’ve given it a good enough chance, so it’s obviously not for you.
I’m going to stick it out a little more.
Don’t give up!!
I loved it from page one
it does get better
it’s an odd book and not exactly “cheerful” but I did like it. think I remember being a bit disappointed with the ending be a bit too rushed…all over..you know everything…the end.
I think it was over hyped
Keep going get to page 100 and you will be gripped
I got bored of it ?
Keep reading it. The end makes it worth reading it.
I read the whole thing and didn’t enjoy it at all!
Didn’t do it for me !
I’ve read people that either love it or hate it. Like there is not middle ground
Hmmm I persevered but struggled. Not my favourite book!
It’s brilliant!!! I read it via Audible
Oh it’s marvellous!
Definitely gets better3
I couldn’t finish it!
I liked it
i loved it!
Omg we all read this at our book club and the average score was 9!! Stick with it!
It was an okay read.Worth finishing
Absolutely loved it
I haven’t read it. The synopsis of the book didn’t appeal to me.
It’s a Marmite book I guess. Love it or hate it. I loved it.
Keep going – it’s gets better and better
I’m sticking with it. Thanks
I couldn’t finish it. Sorry
I’m goin to try and stick with it. I hope it gets better
Neither could I. I hated it.
@Renee please keep going it does get better.
I liked it xx
I enjoyed the audiobook
I’m listening to it. Sometimes it’s hard to understand some of the characters.
There are surprises you would never expect! Keep going! Loved this book!
I’m sticking with it!
It is my book of the year
Absolutely adored Eleanot character
Ok I’m sticking with it. I really want to like it.
That sounds familiar. So many book clubbers like myself had similar views on the early chapters of this book. Eleanor doesn’t make it easy to like her. But I say again, stick with it and you will be rewarded.
Wonderful book. You have to put yourself in her shoes.
No
So depressing and sad.
I can’t read those sorts of books.
It does, I ended up really enjoying it x
I only read a couple of chapters… my daughter gave me a synopsis and I’m glad I didn’t bother. I realise I’m in the minority. . Perhaps I should’ve tried harder…
She changes throughout the book and it was interesting (to me) to see how she realizes her faults and tries to become a different person. It made me re-evaluate how others see me and how I may come across to others in life, as well.
Keep reading….
Ah… I struggled with it for the first 9-10 chapters and stuck with it. I didn’t particularly like her or feel any empathy for her… I’m glad I did stick with it. Great book and I ended up loving the character and feeling quite protective of her x
Well not really a feel good read:/
It gets better
i found it dull n annoying .. over hyped book in my view x
I was hooked from the start and never considered putting it down. Loved it. I guess not for everyone tho judging by the comments ?
I enjoyed this warm, touching story; however, it will not live on in my memory as one of my favorite books.
I enjoyed it for what it was. Maybe partly because I’m Scottish? Try to keep going, it is a slow burn
I put it down!!! Wasn’t for me
Really grateful for this post…. bored after 6/7 chapters. Might pick it back up x
I liked it, but did not love it.
You should stick it out, though.
It’s a book that you either love.or hate, i.loved it!!
I’ve just finished it and loved it ! Going to read it again ! Great observations about people !
Keep going
I felt the same but was glad I didn’t give up in the end. An easy summer read.
Keep going!
It’s ok – i read it in hospital and finished it in two days but if I’d had something else to read I probably would’t have finished it.